David Purley is remembered for one moment of incredible bravery in his short F1 career. In just his second race in 1973, Purley stopped his car, ran across a live race track to try and rescue Roger Williamson from a burning, overturned car at the Dutch Grand Prix. He failed, receiving no help from nearby marshals.

One of the blackest weekends ever in grand prix history. During practice Moss crashed heavily, breaking his legs, an injury which arguably cost him that elusive title. Then two young Britons, Chris Bristow and Alan Stacey, were killed in separate accidents. Jack Brabham and McLaren went on to score a Cooper one-two.